Regarded as a natural fiber which is extracted from the coconut husk, the Coconut Fiber is synonymous of multifarious usage. Present between the internal shell, which is typically hard and coconut’s outer coat. Since time immemorial, ropes and cordage have been made from the Coconut Fiber. There are two varieties of Coconut Fiber- brown and white. It has found its usage in the rope production. The ropes are utilized ion aquariums, floor carpets, brushes, bed mattresses, and also seat covers.
Coconut Fiber is also used in the Agricultural and Horticultural Industry as a substitute for peat moss owing to its environmental friendly nature. It is also used as a substrate in Mushroom growing. Considered as a good absorbent, it is also referred as coco peat and they are used as soil conditioners. There is along variety of coir fiber which is called as ‘Bristle Coir. This bristle coir is used in industrial applications.
Coconut Fiber is relatively water proof and it is also resistant to salt water’s damage. Hence, the white coir is used in the manufacture of fishing nets. As per the latest report, India and Sri Lanka produce 90% of the coir every year. Sri Lanka tops the list in the export of coir and coir based products. In India, the coir industry burgeoned in Pollachi and coastal areas of Kerala which contributes 60% of the entire production.
Came into existence in the 19th century, the coir-based products became very familiar to the Western World. Off late, Akil Coconuts is engrossed in the production of this Natural Fiber. Can be produced in conventional and also with latest technology. Obtained from the inner husk of coconuts, the coconut fiber is a highly renewable resource unlike other man-made resources. Various grade of Coconut Coir are available with us and it will be advisable to consider the grade of husks before application.
Came into existence in the 19th century, the coir-based products became very familiar to the Western World. Off late, Akil Coconuts is engrossed in the production of this Natural Fiber. Can be produced in conventional and also with latest technology. Obtained from the inner husk of coconuts, the coconut fiber is a highly renewable resource unlike other man-made resources. Various grade of Coconut Coir are available with us and it will be advisable to consider the grade of husks before application.
Coir also offers a non-toxic replacement for asbestos in the cement production. It is also 100% recyclable and less expensive when compared to other reinforcing methodologies. This commercial product falls under value-added products owing and Akil Coconuts are providing the same with top class quality.
|
Color |
Coir Fiber-Brown |
Coir Fiber-Yellow |
|
Moisture |
up to 15% |
up to 15% |
|
Impurity |
< 3% |
< 7 to 9% |
|
Length |
5cm to 25cm |
5cm to 25cm |
|
Load ability |
20 tons in 40 feet HC Container |
20 tons in 40 feet HC Container |
|
Bale weight |
115kg to 125kg |
115kg to 125kg |
|
Packing |
Plastic straps |
Plastic straps |